From the author
It’s far easier to feel wonderful than to become wonderful.
Radar review
A research-grounded look at self-awareness that separates how you see yourself from how others see you, with practical tools for closing the gap.
Ideally suited for
Someone who wants to build self-awareness through feedback from others, grounded in research rather than introspection alone.
The Purpose Radar
Inspirational
The book motivates through evidence and self-recognition rather than emotion or vision, inviting change that feels achievable through sharper perception.
Transcendent
Purpose is not framed beyond the self; meaning is approached through interpersonal feedback and day-to-day clarity at work and in life.
Empirical
The book is grounded in organizational psychology research, original studies, and field interviews, prioritizing evidence and practical validity throughout.
Enduring
Self-awareness as a topic doesn’t expire, and the empirical grounding here gives this book more shelf life than most in the category. But it has only been widely circulated for a handful of years. The foundation is solid; whether it holds across a decade is still open.
Interactive
Appendix exercises and prompts such as asking “what” rather than “why” invite direct application, though the book stops short of forming a full workbook.
Reflective
Reflection is the book’s primary mode, using research to surface blind spots and reframe self-examination through the eyes of others.
Audience review
“Lot of really good information, did seem a tad anecdote heavy… the author does a great job of explaining her findings and providing actionable solutions to help people improve themselves.” — Matthew
The Center for Purpose
A home for the work of purpose. Purpose is an imperative for all.
© 2026 The Center for Purpose. Purpose is an imperative for all.